Mary Ruth Hurd Short, 86, of Tompkinsville, KY passed away Saturday, March 16th, at Monroe County Medical Center. She worked as a Librarian at William B. Harlan Library in Tompkinsville.Mary Ruth was born in Monroe County, KY on August 6, 1926, a daughter of the late Ruthie Jane (Poindexter) and Comer Hurd. She was the widow of I. C. Short, who passed away on December 19, 2012.

She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Jerry and Brenda Short, of Tompkinsville. She was a member of Mt. Gilead Church of Christ.

Mary Ruth is preceded in death by two brothers, Cordell Hurd and Grover Hurd, and one sister, Donnie B. Hurd.

Funeral services will be held at Yokley Trible Funeral Home at 12 noon on Monday, March 18th, with Bro. Tim McHenry officiating. Visitation is Sunday after 5:00 P.M. and Monday 6:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. at Yokley Trible Funeral Home. Burial is in the Monroe County Memorial Lawn.